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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1975

Page

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Bribe Probe Nearing End In Oklahoma Case

A federal grand jury is expected to indict former Gov. David Hall and two Texas men for allegedly trying to bribe Secretary of State John Rogers to influence a $10 million state investment. Rogers testified briefly. indictments may be returned today as the probe into Hall era contracts proceeds alongside an IRS review.

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Two Powerful Committee Heads Rejected In House Caucus Vote

In a caucus vote, Democratic members ousted Armed Services Chair F Edward Hebert and Agriculture Chair W R Poage. Hebert lost 152 to 135 and Poage 143 to 141, as Democrats move to curb seniority in the House amid a broader shakeup.

House Washington House Committee F. Edward Hebert Armed Services W.R. Poage Agriculture Democratic Hebert Pogue Peaze Democratic Steering Committee Wright Patman D-Tex Wayne Hays Ohio Patman Hays

Unclear OCR Fragment on contract review and progress

Fragmentary text from a newspaper page mentions a revised contract for a company in Whiting Indiana and Weed Kir, with a deadline by 12 01 a m Friday to review terms. A spokesman named Jerry Areteuleta is cited, noting concerns about progress and communications.

Eas Engliat Amero Oi Whiting, Ind Weed Kirthey

Sadat Warns Withdrawal Deadline Threatens War

Beirut paper quotes President Anwar Sadat saying Egypt will resist outside influence and will not accept Western or US pressure. He states a withdrawal deadline and directs that ally ties be reexamined as Washington officials, including Kissinger, are in talks.

Viet Cong shelling hits Saigon area military center

In South Vietnam Viet Cong forces shelled the country’s largest military gathering point near Saigon killing four and wounding more than ten. The strike occurred just before midnight on Wednesday, underscoring rising tensions ahead of peace talks.

Saigon South Vietnam

Tax measure advances as Senate sends inheritance tax plan to House

The Senate passed David Beren's inheritance tax proposal exempting property passing between spouses and sent it to the House. House actions included abolishing the Lynn Riggs Memorial Commission as part of a broader effort to dissolve nonfunctioning agencies, withSen. Dan Draper backing the move.

Calamoma David Beren Senate House Beren Lederd John Garrett

Donated Honesty Returns as City Man Receives 30 Year Late Payment

Roy Watson at Southwestern Hospital recovered from pneumonia when he received a $26 check for a feed bill dating back to 1930s. He and his wife planned to donate the money to Carriage Hills Christian School. The donor, from central Oklahoma, explained the delay in a note.

Roy Watson Roy Sullivan Drive Southwestern Hospital Oklahoma Watsons Watson Mrs. Watson

Boren To Pick City on Friday Aide Reveals

An aide reveals that the new governor will choose a city appointment on Friday. The message hints at further selections within the Corrections Heard and Pardon and Parole Board, with several unnamed nominees.

Boren City Aide Corrections Heard Pardon and Parole Board Bere Carey Democrat

Weather Outlook: Mild Weekend Ahead With Diminishing Winds

A fragment describes a midweek dip in temperatures with a northeast wind easing tonight. Overnight lows around 30 and Friday highs near unspecified values, with mild conditions forecast into the weekend.

Cameron ROTC Enrollment Edges Up Nationwide gains spur Cameron program

Cameron University ROTC enrollment rose slightly to 96 students in the second semester, still up 1 percent from 1974 as more women join. Pentagon data show nationwide ROTC enrollment climbing after voluntary programs began, with women driving much of the increase. Women face academy and combat restrictions but receive similar training and expanded career options. Cameron’s unit began in 1951 as a Cameron campus of Oklahoma State ROTC and became independent. The Army ROTC overall gained 5 904 cadets nationally with 3 256 women. Navy added 82 cadets.

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